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Jin works at a sports center. He is a fitness . He helps people exercise every day. Jin likes his job very much. He is friendly and works hard. His boss is called Mr. Park. Mr. Park is usually in his office in the morning. One day, Jin needs to ask for a day off. He feels a little . He walks to the office and knocks on the door. Mr. Park looks up and smiles. "Come in, Jin," he says. Jin steps inside and closes the door. He takes a deep breath. Jin looks at Mr.
Park and speaks slowly. "Excuse me, Mr. Park. I need to ask you something." Mr. Park nods. "Of course. What is it?" Jin says, "I need to take a day off next week. I have a family to take care of." Mr. Park listens carefully. He looks at his on the desk. "Which day do you need?" he asks. Jin says, "I was hoping for Thursday, if that is okay." Mr. Park checks his papers. He sees that another can Jin's classes. He looks at Jin and smiles again. "That should be fine," he says. Jin feels very happy. "Thank you so much, Mr.
Park," he says. Mr. Park writes Thursday on a . "Make sure you let the front desk know," he says. Jin nods. "I will do that today," he replies. He thanks Mr. Park again and leaves the office. Jin walks back to the gym floor. He feels much better now. He tells his about the good news. His smiles and says, "Great! I can your morning class." Jin is very . He goes back to work and finishes his day well. That evening, he calls his family. He tells them he is coming. He is glad he asked his boss. It was easier than he thought.
a person who teaches or trains others in a skill or activity
"Jin is a fitness instructor at the sports center."
feeling worried or a little afraid before doing something
"Jin feels nervous before he talks to his boss."
a plan that shows what will happen and when
"Mr. Park looks at his schedule to check the days."
to do someone else's work while they are away
"Jin's colleague agrees to cover his morning class."
a person you work with
"Jin tells his colleague about the day off."
feeling thankful for something someone has done for you
"Jin is very grateful that his colleague helps him."
a situation or subject that needs attention
"Jin says he has a family matter to take care of."
a small book of paper used for writing notes
"Mr. Park writes the day off on a notepad."
take a day off
to not go to work for one day
"Jin needs to take a day off next week."
take care of
to deal with or handle something
"Jin has a family matter to take care of."
knock on the door
to hit a door with your hand to get attention before entering
"Jin knocks on the door before going into the office."
if that is okay
used to check that someone agrees or is happy with a choice
"Jin asks for Thursday, if that is okay."
let someone know
to tell someone about something
"Mr. Park tells Jin to let the front desk know."
take a deep breath
to breathe in slowly to feel calmer
"Jin takes a deep breath before he speaks."
that should be fine
used to say that something is acceptable or no problem
"Mr. Park says, "That should be fine.""
good news
information that makes someone feel happy
"Jin tells his colleague about the good news."
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